Blog: US Privacy Laws
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American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA)
While many U.S. state laws provide privacy protection for the residents of the relevant state, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) is a bipartisan bill that is set to become the first comprehensive federal privacy legislation that protects the privacy of all U.S. consumers. This article will explain what...
CPRA vs CCPA
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) was voted into law in November 2020, and amends several parts of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which is California's most comprehensive privacy law. The CPRA is also referred to as "CCPA 2.0" or "CCPA, as amended." The primary ways that the CPRA changes...
Michigan Personal Data Privacy Act
Michigan is one of many states working to pass laws that protect residents' privacy rights and outline businesses' responsibilities when handling individuals' personal information. This article will take you through what the Michigan Personal Data Privacy Act is, who it applies to, the steps you can take to ensure compliance with...
U.S. State Privacy Laws Directory
Many states in the U.S. have begun to draft and enact their own privacy and biometric laws in the absence of a federal consumer privacy framework. Several factors inspired this movement, including the increase in personal data collection, the privacy concerns accompanying technological advancements, and the enactment of the revolutionary General...
Terms of Service Labeling, Design and Readability Act (TLDR)
The Terms of Service Labeling, Design and Readability Act (TLDR) requires companies doing business online to ensure their Terms of Service agreements (also sometimes called Terms and Conditions or Terms of Use) are transparent, accessible, and easily understood by website visitors. In this article, we will go over who the TLDR...
Does the CCPA (CPRA) Apply Outside of the U.S.?
In short, the CCPA (CPRA) does apply outside the United States. This is because the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) applies to all entities that collect or process the personal information of Californians, regardless of where such entities are located. Of course, there are several other criteria you need to consider...